Director, Logistics & Warehouse Ops – Food Distribution

MacDonald Search Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MacDonald Search Group is seeking a Director of Logistics & Warehouse Operations for a leading Canadian food distribution organization. The role spans three facilities, 400,000 sq. ft.

and 125+ employees, with direct reports to three Warehouse Managers across Canada. You will lead safety, food-safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with Operations, Supply Chain and Sales to optimize service levels and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring service, productivity, safety and cost objectives are consistently achieved.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to Warehouse Managers, supervisors and frontline teams, including recruitment and performance management.
• Manage outbound transportation and third-party freight carriers across Canada.
• Oversee external 3PL warehousing partners, including ambient and temperature-controlled storage operations.
• Own warehouse operating budgets, expense forecasting and variance management.

Job description

MacDonald Search Group is seeking a Director of Logistics & Warehouse Operations for a leading Canadian food distribution organization. The role spans three facilities, 400,000 sq. ft.

and 125+ employees, with direct reports to three Warehouse Managers across Canada. You will lead safety, food-safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while coordinating with Operations, Supply Chain and Sales to optimize service levels and costs.